DISTINCT means recognizably different in nature from something else; physically separate. In word games, it's a valuable 8-letter word featuring double T's and the high-scoring C tile.
Yes. DISTINCT is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 11 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends and 12 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | D | I | S | T | I | N | C | T | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| Wordfeud | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
DISTINCT means recognizably different or physically separate from something else. In a world where poverty and wealth create distinct social classes, where quizzers must distinguish between similar answers, the ability to recognize differences becomes crucial. From distinct flavors in cuisine to distinct personalities in psychology, this word captures the essence of uniqueness.
In word games, DISTINCT delivers {gameData[selectedGame].points} base points. The word features a valuable C (3 points) and double T's, creating multiple opportunities for strategic placement. While 8 letters is too long for a standard bingo, the word excels at board control and creating high-scoring crosses.
Pro tip: DISTINCT contains the useful -INCT ending shared with PRECINCT and SUCCINCT. The double T provides excellent hooking potential - add -LY for DISTINCTLY (10 letters). Look for opportunities to build from DIS- prefixes or -TINCT suffixes already on the board.
DISTINCT comes from Latin "distinctus," past participle of "distinguere" (to distinguish), combining "dis-" (apart) + "stinguere" (to prick, pierce). The word entered English around 1400, originally meaning "separated, divided" before evolving to mean "different in nature or quality." The root sense involves marking something to set it apart from others.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of DISTINCT.
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside DISTINCT: 47 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: INDICTSINDICTDISCITINCTSDISCTINCTCISTDINTSNITIDTICSCISDINS. See all words from DISTINCT.